Names Magarelli dean, accelerates recruitment of fertility’s next generation of specialists

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IVF Academy Looks to Relieve Strained Workforce

IVF Academy USA stands as a leading training institution, dedicated to propelling the field of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and fertility care forward. Their premier educational programs empower IVF laboratory embryologists and clinical fertility care providers with the expertise and skills essential for providing exceptional reproductive care to patients.

IVF demand continues to surge, straining a workforce already stretched thin. U.S. clinics reported 432,641 IVF cycles in 2023, a 10% increase from 2022, resulting in over 95,000 births through assisted reproduction. Yet, only about 55 new reproductive endocrinologists enter the U.S. job market each year, creating persistent bottlenecks in access and growth.

Embryologists in labor-constrained labs face heavy workloads and increasing burnout. Their often inconsistent or informal training models make it difficult to maintain quality and safety. The shortage has become one of the main factors limiting IVF expansion globally.

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Magarelli Eyes Expanded Capacity

To address this shortage, IVF Academy has launched a hands-on training model to professionalize and expand the fertility workforce.

According to materials provided by Dr. Paul Magarelli, Dean of the Clinical School at IVFA-USA, the Academy’s mission is to bridge the workforce gap in reproductive endocrinology and infertility by producing highly trained embryologists and IVF specialists. The curriculum combines theoretical instruction with hands-on training in operating IVF laboratories, ensuring participants gain skills that directly support patient care.

The Academy encompasses three dedicated schools; Clinical, Embryology/Laboratory, Business, each designed to deliver specialized, immersive learning opportunities tailored to each discipline. This structure allows students to develop a holistic understanding of fertility medicine that directly supports patient care and program sustainability.

Magarelli noted that the Academy’s purpose extends beyond training—it is designed to build long term capacity in fertility medicine so that more patients worldwide can access safe, effective, and affordable IVF.

Technology and Training Converge to Expand Access

Samsung Ultrasound serves as the Academy’s strategic technology partner, supplying digital-health integrations, workflow-optimization tools, systems that streamline operations and reduce barriers to care. The collaboration complements PozitIvf’s affordability-first model, which reduces IVF costs by nearly 50 percent without compromising outcomes.

Together, the partners form what they call a “triangle of impact”:

Samsung provides the technology backbone
PozitIvf offers affordability and access model
IVF Academy delivers workforce education

Their shared goal is to democratize IVF access by aligning innovation, affordability, and workforce readiness—advancing IVF as a public health necessity rather than a privilege.

Students at the IVF Academy can also see how Samsung technologies integrate seamlessly into real-world fertility settings. Samsung’s Clinical Applications team visits to support procedure training and optimize system use. Through this partnership, students gain insight into how AI and ultrasound solutions can be applied in REI practices to enhance efficiency and collaboration. Beyond the clinic, students at the IVF Academy gain hands-on experience with advanced ultrasound technology, supported by Samsung, reinforcing the Academy’s mission to train the next generation of fertility specialists and expand access to quality care.

At the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) 2025 Scientific Congress, IVF Academy provided a virtual tour of its facilities, showcasing how Samsung’s ultrasound technology supports hands-on training and student learning in reproductive care. Samsung Clinical Applications Specialist, Tiffany Louderback, is seen in the virtual tour as she customizes the ultrasound system at IVF Academy.

Global Expansion Plan Targets 2030 Workforce Goals

IVF Academy’s five-year plan includes establishing satellite training hubs across multiple regions, integrating AI-driven embryo assessment and virtual learning modules, and pursuing accreditation recognition from ASRM, ESHRE (European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology), and other global bodies.

By 2030, the initiative aims to train thousands of professionals and help enable hundreds of thousands of additional IVF cycles worldwide. The Academy also plans to contribute research at major conferences, positioning itself as a teaching hospital model for fertility medicine.

The future of fertility care will depend as much on people as on progress. IVF Academy’s approach, supported by Samsung’s technology and PozitIvf’s affordability model, places workforce development at the center of access expansion.

Tiffany Louderback seen on display customizing ultrasound system within the virtual tour as Patrick Moore and Toni Meindl (Boston Imaging) use headsets to virtually tour IVF Academy facility at ASRM 2025 Scientific Congress